BBQ Jackfruit Sliders

BBQ Jackfruit Sliders

I am not suggesting that you trick your meat-eating friends and family … BUT … if you were interested in doing so on your own … This recipe is my gift to you! BBQ Jackfruit Sliders are the perfect plant-based alternative to the pulled pork sandwich. Vegan, Gluten Free, Healthy, Low-Carb, what more could you ask for?!?! What is that you say? You don’t want it on a bun? OK! How about we slide the jackfruit onto a perfectly roasted sweet potato round? Yep, you got it. BBQ Jackfruit Sliders. Sprinkle some shredded cabbage on top, pair it with a side of veggies and you are all set! YUM!! 🙂

Jackfruit Facts:

grown on a tree in Southeast Asia, Brazil, & Africa

contains no saturated fat or cholesterol

high in fiber and potassium

has a stringy consistency

ripe jackfruit is eaten raw like a fruit or dessert

young jackfruit is not as sweet with a stringy texture and is used in curries, vegetarian pulled pork recipes, and flavored with Mexican spices

How to buy Jackfruit:

whole fruit (not always available and difficult to cut)

canned

in a pouch pre-seasoned or unseasoned (The Jackfruit Co.) – I found mine at Whole Foods in Orlando

if you buy the unseasoned or canned, rinse it before using it

If You’ve Never Seen a Young Whole Jackfruit:

(Photographed by me at a local Asian Market):

Vegan + Gluten Free + Low-Carb + Easy to cook

Jackfruit will take on the flavors of whatever you are cooking. You can substitute jackfruit in lots of curries and Mexican dishes such as my recipe for Jackfruit Mexican Lettuce Wraps.

Seasoned or Unseasoned?

You can make BBQ Jackfruit Sliders two ways. Buy a pouch of pre-spiced BBQ jackfruit and heat it in a pan following directions in recipe below, spoon onto a bun or roasted sweet potato rounds and top with shredded cabbage. You can also buy jackfruit not seasoned and follow the recipe below if you want a DIY method. I use the spiced package for quick weeknight meal or weekend lunch – super easy and tasty! Enjoy!

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BBQ Jackfruit Sliders

Vegan, Gluten Free, Healthy, Easy! Jackfruit

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1can or pouch Young Jackfruitseasoned or unseasoned

1tspcoconut or avocado oil

1/2cupVegetarian BBQ sauceomit if using pre-seasoned jackfruit

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1can or pouch Young Jackfruitseasoned or unseasoned

1tspcoconut or avocado oil

1/2cupVegetarian BBQ sauceomit if using pre-seasoned jackfruit

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Instructions

If Using Unseasoned Jackfruit

Drain the water from the can or pouch

Heat oil in a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat

Once oil is hot add jackfruit and BBQ sauce. Saute for 3-5 minutes. Stir and break up the jack fruit with a spatula during the entire 5 minutes to create small shreds. Once the edges are browning and jackfruit is heated through, remove from heat.

If Using Pre-Seasoned Jackfruit

Heat oil in a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat

Once oil is hot add entire contents of jackfruit pouch with sauce to the pan. Saute for 3-5 minutes. Stir and break up the jack fruit with a spatula during the entire 5 minutes to create small shreds. Once the edges are browning and jackfruit is heated through, remove from heat.

Spoon jackfruit onto roasted sweet potato rounds, bread of choice, lettuce wrap leaves, or enjoy on its own with a side of potatoes or veggies!